Definition von giveaway

giveaway (ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ)

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noun

1. something such as the look on a person's face or a movement he or she makes that makes you realize the truth about a particular person or situation ⇒ The giveaway, apparently, was his choice of colour., ⇒ little hints of body language which are the giveaway, ⇒ The only giveaway was her look of amusement., ⇒ His distinctive accent would have been a dead giveaway.

2. something that a company or organization gives to people, either for free or very cheaply, usually in order to encourage them to buy a particular product or to getpublicity ⇒ House wine is a giveaway at about £1.50., ⇒ Estimated attendance (including ticket giveaways): 490,000., ⇒ a great giveaway of free seeds, ⇒ Next week TODAY is celebrating with a great giveaway of FREE garden seeds.

6. (of prices) very cheap ⇒ Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices.

7. (of a sign) making you realize the truth about a particular person or situation ⇒ With those giveaway words 'we have the will to win', Betty was in danger of appearing to concede the fight., ⇒ giveaway signs of her middle-class origins, ⇒ But there are some giveaway signs. Rising debt is one key measure.

8. free of charge ⇒ a giveaway property magazine, ⇒ giveaway tickets to a variety of live events

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1. singular noun

A giveaway is something that makes you realize the truth about a particular person or situation. ⇒ The only giveaway was the look of amusement in her eyes.

2. countable noun

A giveaway is something that a company or organization gives to someone, usually in order to encourage people to buy a particular product. ⇒ Next week TODAY is celebrating with a great giveaway of FREE garden seeds.

3. adjective [ADJ n]

When you talk about giveaway prices, you are emphasizing that the prices are very low. [emphasis] ⇒ Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices.